While there were only four games last round, I m starting to get a read on the teams competing for the top eight.
The impact of some suspensions handed down and the form on the weekend has given more clarity as to who will push for the finals and who is set to miss out because of their inconsistency.
Here s how the Power Rankings stand after round 16:
1. Melbourne Storm (Last week: 1)
Continue to be at the pinnacle of rugby league excellence and professionalism. Still the favourites for the premiership.
The old saying is you re the champs until you ain t the champs no more . For me, that s no truer than with the Storm.
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